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Old 05-09-2012, 04:18 AM   #21
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The one problem I found with the Gamebore shells, at least the ones I had, was that they had plastic wads in them. The black powder burning heats them up to the point that they melt a little bit in the barrel everytime you shoot one. Once the gun cools, to say it makes it a bit hard to clean, is a gross understatement. Maybe they figured that out and started using fiber wads, the shells I had were made several years ago. But I'd ask some questions before I bought any.


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Old 05-09-2012, 07:59 AM   #22
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I've found that a squirt of carburetor cleaned dissolves plastic residue
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Old 05-09-2012, 08:34 AM   #23
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the plastic wads i use give no problem with smokeless powder .. it maybe the black powder causing the problem...but its good to know carberator cleaner will help clean...thanks big D... charlie
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Old 05-09-2012, 01:20 PM   #24
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To remove plastic fouling in the bore use Shooter's Choice bore cleaner. It comes in a glass bottle because it truly eats plastic.
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Old 05-09-2012, 01:23 PM   #25
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Both good tips, thanks guys.


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P.S. to Charlie: It was only black powder shells that ever get me this problem.
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